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MTech Mechanical Sheet Metal Apprentice - Rifle, CO in Westminster, Colorado
Position Title: HVAC Installer Apprentice FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Department: Operations Date: 2024 Reports to: Crew Leader/Field Manager Location: Rifle, CO* Wage Range: $23-30hr.
*While MTech has frequent work in Rifle, CO there may be occurrences when travel outside of Rifle is necessary to respond to customer requests in areas such as (but not limited to): Vail, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Eagle, and Grand Junction.
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, AD&D, PTO, Employee Assistance Program, additional optional insurances. To see a list of all MTech's great perks visit - https://mtechg.com/careers/benefits-wellness/
Job Summary Perform entry level general sheet metal fabrication and installation duties with supervision.
Essential Job Functions APPRENTICE 1 (0-12 months) Basic math skills. Operates ductline including total insulating responsibilities. Understands and operates all machinery. Understands terminology, preps ductwork for installation, has basic hand tools as per tool list and can properly use them. Attends all MTech Mechanical Apprenticeship training classes regularly and outside schooling if available. Develops good housekeeping and safety habits. Understands and is responsible for accurate material checkout from warehouse and labor accounting. Attentive to following instructions and has positive attitude toward leadman, fellow employees and customers. Can document approximately 2,000 hours of employment. Perform laborer tasks including such duties as sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading, unloading, hole cutting, etc. Regular and predictable attendance is expected in order to meet the requirements of this position Other duties as assigned
APPRENTICE 2 (12-24 months) All Apprentice 1 responsibilities and be able to: Read non-complex blueprints, detail shop orders from prints and onsite measurements. Install HVAC systems with minor supervision. Set up and operate all job related tools safely. Fabricate duct and simple fittings, ie. els, trs, offsets. Understand the fundamentals of heating, ventilating and air conditioning. Flat solder copper and galvanized joints, properly waterseal duct joints and OSM joints. Have fundamental knowledge of fibrous duct installations. Be willing to help solve installation problems. Document approximately 4,000 hours of employment. Other duties as assigned
APPRENTICE 3 (24-36 months) All Apprentice 1 and 2 responsibilities and: Do all types of small jobs alone with supervision including add on air conditioning, furnace change-outs, humidifiers, air cleaners. Can install all types of normal residential, commercial, industrial HVAC systems with supervision. Able to impart trade knowledge to and lead a helper. Can coordinate work with customer and other trades. Can install outside metal. Can weld light gauge sheet and lightweight angle iron frames. Can complete jobs successfully in terms of labor and material budgets. Can document approximately 6,000 hours of employment. Other duties as assigned
APPRENTICE 4 (36-48 months) All Apprentice 1, 2 and 3 responsibilities plus: Application for certification at local jurisdictions as required. Know fundamental design and can successfully complete all jobs as per MTech Mechanical standards. Can document 8,000 hours of employment. Support the total quality effort. Identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers 100% of the time. Work within the guidelines of the safety and employee policy. Upon graduation, obtain Denver Journeyman Heating and Ventilating Certificate. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Minimum 18 years of age High school graduate/GED Mechanical aptitude Willingness to learn through on the job training and technical school courses Reliable transportation to and from work required
Americans with Disability Specifications The physical demands describ d here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body. Be able to reach overhead.